fight or flight Flashcards
1
Q
When is the fight or flight response used
A
adaptations to deal with physical threats to body
2
Q
why does it help us
A
helps us with short term problems that can be solved by fighting or running
3
Q
what is the role of adrenaline
A
puts us into fight or flight mode
triggers sympathetic activity
4
Q
symptoms of your body going into adrenaline
A
-dry mouth
-increased heart rare
-increased blood pressure
-sweating
5
Q
role of a neurotransmitter
A
allows the transfer of signalling messages between brain cells
molecules used by nervousd system to transmit messages between neurons or from neurons to muscles
